What is the earliest known settlement in Europe? How old is it?

Isernia La Pineta, which is 700,000 years old.

Where does the word archaeology come from?

The ancient Greek word arkaiologia, which means 'study of ancient things'

What is a hypothesis?

An educated guess starting the research of the significance of an artifact.

What is an excavation?

The site where archaeologists dig and explore for artifacts.

How has archaeology changed over the years?

Aracheologists used to rely on the excavations and artifacts they found., Archaeologists now have access to new tech, like satellites and AI.

How can soil help archaeologists with their work?

Soil layers help preserve ancient artifacts., Soil layers can show archaeologists how old an artifact is.

How did archaeologists discover Insernia La Pineta?

The settlement was found near a river, preserved by ash and river silt.

What is an archaeologist?

A scientist who collects and studies the remains of human history.

What is the last step into making a hypothesis?

Testing your hypothesis, Examining Evidence

What is the third scientific method used by archaeologists?

Chemical analysis - measuring chemical levels to learn more about artifacts

What is the fourth step into making a hypothesis?

Examining Evidence, Making your hypothesis

What is the second scientific method used by archaeologists?

Statistical analysis - keeping counts and listed of discovered artifacts.

What is the first of five scientific methods used by archaeologists?

Comparison - comparing objects from different excavation sites.

What is the fourth scientific method used by archaeologists?

Chemical analysis - measuring chemical levels to learn more about artifacts

What is the fifth scientific method used by archaeologists?

Remote Sensing - using satellite technology to scan the earth's surface.

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What is the earliest known settlement in Europe? How old is it?
London, which is 50,000 years old.
Isernia La Pineta, which is 70,000 years old.
Isernia La Pineta, which is 700,000 years old.
Ancient Athens, which is 5000 years old.
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Where does the word archaeology come from?
The ancient Greek word arachnophobia, which means 'study of ancient things'
The ancient Greek word arkaiologia, which means 'study of old things'
The ancient Greek word demokrateia, which means 'study of ancient things'
The ancient Greek word arkaiologia, which means 'study of ancient things'
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What is a hypothesis?
A random guess starting the research of the significance of an artifact.
The plan to start the research of the significance of an artifact.
An educated guess starting the research of the significance of an artifact.
The plan on how to search for artifacts
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What is an excavation?
The site where archaeologists do chemical tests on the artifacts they found
The place where archaeologists sell their artifacts.
The place where archaeologists apply for a license to dig and explore
The site where archaeologists dig and explore for artifacts.
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How has archaeology changed over the years?
Archaeologists are only allowed to dig with spoons.
Archaeologists are finally allowed to dig anywhere without a permit.
Aracheologists used to rely on the excavations and artifacts they found.
Archaeologists now have access to new tech, like satellites and AI.
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How can soil help archaeologists with their work?
Good soil can help archaeologists build good sites.
Soil layers help preserve ancient artifacts.
Good soil can help archaeologists grow food while working.
Soil layers can show archaeologists how old an artifact is.
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How did archaeologists discover Insernia La Pineta?
The settlement was found near a lake, preserved by ash and river silt.
The settlement was found near a mountain, preserved by ash and stone.
The settlement was found near a river, preserved by ash and river silt.
The settlement was found near the ocean, preserved by sand and sea shells.
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What is an archaeologist?
A scientist who collects and studies the remains of human history.
A scientist who collects and studies the remains of books.
A scientist who collects and studies the remains of human biology.
A scientist who collects and studies the remains of earth's history.
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What is the second step into making a hypothesis?
Testing your hypothesis
Examining Evidence
Collecting Evidence
Defining a Question
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What is the last step into making a hypothesis?
Making your hypothesis
Testing your hypothesis
Defining a Question
Examining Evidence
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What is the third step into making a hypothesis?
Testing your hypothesis
Examining Evidence
Defining a Question
Collecting Evidence
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What is the third scientific method used by archaeologists?
Chemical analysis - measuring chemical levels to learn more about artifacts
Dating - using Carbon-14 dating to see carbon levels and age of an object.
Statistical analysis - keeping counts and listed of discovered artifacts.
Comparison - comparing objects from different excavation sites.
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What is the first step into making a hypothesis?
Testing your hypothesis
Defining a Question
Examining Evidence
Collecting Evidence
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What is the fourth step into making a hypothesis?
Testing your hypothesis
Examining Evidence
Making your hypothesis
Defining a Question
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What is the second scientific method used by archaeologists?
Dating - using Carbon-14 dating to see carbon levels and age of an object.
Statistical analysis - keeping counts and listed of discovered artifacts.
Chemical analysis - measuring chemical levels to learn more about artifacts
Comparison - comparing objects from different excavation sites.
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What is the first of five scientific methods used by archaeologists?
Comparison - comparing objects from different excavation sites.
Dating - using Carbon-14 dating to see carbon levels and age of an object.
Chemical analysis - measuring chemical levels to learn more about artifacts
Statistical analysis - keeping counts and listed of discovered artifacts.
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What is the fourth scientific method used by archaeologists?
Remote Sensing - using satellite technology to scan the earth's surface.
Chemical analysis - measuring chemical levels to learn more about artifacts
Dating - using Carbon-14 dating to see carbon levels and age of an object.
Statistical analysis - keeping counts and listed of discovered artifacts.
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What is the fifth scientific method used by archaeologists?
Comparison analysis - comparing objects to ones in museums.
Remote Sensing - using satellite technology to scan the earth's surface.
Dating - using Carbon-14 dating to see carbon levels and age of an object.
Chemical analysis - measuring chemical levels to learn more about artifacts

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